The It Gets Easier! . . . and Other Lies We Tell New Mothers

Featuring interviews with hundreds of moms and candid stories from author Claudine Wolk's own experiences as a mother It Gets Easier! . . . and Other Lies We Tell New Mothers employs a healthy mix of humor honesty and insider strategies to give new and expecting moms a leg up on the challenging task of first-time motherhood. This fun frank and prescriptive guide strives to make motherhood easier by addressing issues such as: The Talk you need to have with your husband before you give birth; what you really need to know about labor and delivery; the importance of a baby schedule (no matter what anyone else says); the 6 Baby Commandments that can foster good eating and sleeping habits; 5 new mom mantras that will help keep you sane; body image after giving birth; and how to keep housework to a minimum. Complete with resources for further exploration and a helpful glossary this funny irreverent book will help ease every new mothers' frustrations by reminding them that they are not alone and providing tangible easy-to-follow tips for parenting success.